Étrange
Example: Il y a une lumière étrange dans le ciel ce soir.
Definition
"Étrange" describes something unusual, unfamiliar, or out of the ordinary, often causing curiosity or surprise. For example, in the phrase 'Il y a une lumière étrange dans le ciel ce soir,' it refers to a strange or mysterious light seen in the sky.
Etymology
The word "étrange" comes from the Old French word "estrange," which is derived from the Latin "extraneus," meaning 'external' or 'foreign.' Did you know that originally it emphasized something foreign or alien, which later broadened to mean anything unusual or odd?
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"Étrange" appears in the Vocaplus list "French - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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